Lahore City has a great love for food, and this ritual was followed by the Mughal emperor. Authentic cultural food is commonly found in the fort road food street of Lahore. The food street has restaurants, roadside dhabas, and local food stalls. While enjoying the food, you get more familiar with regional food culture and diversity of taste.

The Lahore food street is located in the centre of Lahore, surrounded by the city’s great landmarks. This place is very famous among the locals and also one who comes to visit Lahore. You can find all sorts of cuisines to give a unique taste to your taste buds, likewise satisfying all food cravings.

There is a peaceful environment, soft Sufi Music playing in the streets, a lovely view of Badshahi Mosque, and other beautiful landmarks around. Just a perfect day in the Lahore food street. Let’s look at what Lahore food street has to offer.

Lahore Fort Food Street


The new famous Lahore food street is a lineup of colourful ancient buildings designed with old century bricks, surrounded by Badshahi mosque. It is located in the area known as old Lahore on the fort road near the Roshnai Gate. The street serves as the historical mark from the majestic Mughal era.

Fort Road presents the best food in Lahore as it is the cultural food hub. Experiencing Lahore Food Street gives an insight into the cultural history, diversity, and warm hospitality for the locals and the tourists. 

The street was rebuilt and designed to shape it as a proper food street. You can explore authentic art, architecture which is rarely found anywhere. You can find everything from Lahore special cuisine, traditional food stalls savoury to sweet dishes. The seating arrangement includes a rooftop sitting where you can peek at a day-to-night view. Food street Lahore Badshahi Mosque is the most famous view praised by everyone.

Recommended Things To Eat At Food Street Lahore


The most popular food of Pakistan is commonly found here. Some of the recommended items include:

All the mentioned items are easily found in the food street of Lahore, which is highly recommended by locals, food bloggers, and the ones who visited Fort Road food street.

Places To Visit on Fort Road Food Street 

Entering the food street, you can feel the air representing the Mughal era. Architectural buildings, paintings, and sculptures are decorated at every corner. 

The fort road food street offers Lahore famous restaurants, street food shops, and various food carts. Every place has a unique experience for the visitors. Furthermore, you can enjoy small museums at some restaurants. The outdoor dining option attracts the people, as it has to offer a marvellous view of Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore Fort, Roshni Gate, and Badshahi Mosque

These are some of the best restaurants you should consider while visiting Ford Road food street.

Haveli Restaurant


Haveli Restaurant is a beautiful dine-in place with rooftop seating. The restaurant is located in the old Haveli at the beginning of Food Street. The place always remains crowded because of its traditional food and aesthetic views. The Haveli rooftop views Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, and Lahore Fort. 

Coco’s Den


Coco’s Den is an old house transformed into a restaurant near the Haveli restaurant. The place is surrounded by the famous Roshni Gate and Badshahi Mosque. Food is super delicious, and also inside the museum, there are many artefacts and paintings from the Mughal emperor, which grab the attention of tourists.

Sweet Tooth


Think of something unusual like chocolate golgappa, chocolate pizza, or chocolate burger. Sounds delicious, right? Sweet tooth is a sweet magic restaurant where you can enjoy mouthwatering creamy, chocolaty, and yummy items. Simultaneously, Sweet tooth gives the experience of authentic Lahori nashta and not just on the weekend, but now you can enjoy it on the weekdays.

Shahi Baithak

Shahi Baithak is based on the Mughal-inspired theme. It serves the flavours of old Lahore and authentic desi dishes. Basically, food heaven for desi food lovers. It has a royal sitting area with live music and storytelling to keep the old tradition alive. Royal treatment for all of its visitors, with the best food quality food.

Famous Places Around Lahore Fort Food Street


Some of the important landmarks from the Mughal Period are clearly seen from Fort Road. While having Morning Breakfast or Evening Dinner, it has a spectacular view. Let’s see what fort food street has to offer.

Badshahi Mosque

Badshahi Mosque has great architecture, and no one can take their eyes off. It was constructed entirely in 1673. Hence it is the largest and oldest mosque in the World. For the Food Street visitors, it is a beautiful dreamy view. Also, you can give around to this holy place.

Lahore Fort

Lahore Fort is located beside the Badshahi Mosque, and you can see it from a rooftop sitting restaurant. Lahore Fort is famous for Shahi Qila. If you are in the food street, give a mini-tour to this place. It includes Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha Pavilion, Moti Masjid, and Sheesh Mahal.

Minar-e-Pakistan

Minar-e-Pakistan is the most iconic place in the history of Pakistan. It is located in the centre of Lahore. The details include 70 meters tall and 8 meters above the ground. Such height is easily seen from the Fort Road, and the view of Minar-e-Pakistan enhances the beauty of Fort Food Street.

Majestic view of Badshahi Mosque, Traditional food, and the beautiful architecture makes fort road the best street food in Lahore. The small carts selling Kulfi, Jalebi, Gulab Jaman, and Chana Chaat light up the mood of Lahoris and tourists. This amazing place is ready to give you a memorable day with lots of fun and history knowledge. 

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